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Web control, crime patrol or Real pawns in cybercrime

The Hindu’s Telangana Spotlight: 30 IT employees duped, scam worth $10K/day uncovered in Hyderabad. Police raid uncovers 115 CPUs, 7 laptops, 94 monitors, 4 routers, 120 mobiles, ₹2.55 lakh in cash. Employees from Gujarat, Assam, Delhi, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal. Victims duped via VOIP calls.

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

May 3 violence was likely pre-planned: Manipur CM Biren Singh

In an interview with The Hindu, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that he has spoken to the Meitei civil society groups and will ensure that Kuki-Zo MLAs are not harmed. The tribal MLAs are likely to skip the Assembly Session due to security concerns.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Testimony of Manipur victims being taped before magistrates

CBI records statements of Manipur sexual assault victims; 27 cases registered; 80 officials, personnel roped in; statements recorded under Section 164 of CrPC; medical reports of victims being collected; Union Home Minister appealed to Meitei, Kuki communities to abjure violence and have dialogue.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Deep in disarray: On the larger message from the Legislative Assembly of Manipur not being convened

That the Legislative Assembly of Manipur was not convened on Monday, as recommended by the Council of Ministers, shows how grave the crisis is in the State

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Naga body slams Kukis for ‘distorting’ Manipur’s history

Apex Naga body slams Kuki-Zo community for distorting Manipur's history, says they have no land in Manipur. UNC claims British found Kukis useful as “mercenary tribe” and used their “lack of attachment to any land” to crush indigenous communities. UNC opposes demand for separate administration for Kuki-Zo, says they are…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Nagas say Kukis are laying claim to ‘disputed’ territory

United Naga Council opposes Kuki-Zo demand for separate admin in Manipur; says Kukis distorting history to legitimise imagined homeland; slams representatives sent to India, abroad

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Daily Dose Ep 1434: SC panel on Manipur violence, Chandrayaan-3’s photos of the moon

Sumedha Mittal brings you the news from Delhi, Manipur, Saudi Arabia and the moon.

Newslaundry · Aug 21, 2023

CPI delegation in Manipur for a four-day trip

CPI delegation visits Imphal for 4-day visit to interact with all sections of society, visit relief camps in Valley and hill areas, and participate in 75th foundation day

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Without Governor’s assent, Manipur Assembly session not held

Manipur cabinet recommended Governor Anusuiya Uikey to convene assembly session from Aug 21, but no notification issued yet. Previous session was held in March, but violence broke out in May. Kuki MLAs expressed inability to attend due to violence, while Naga MLAs felt their peace talks hindered.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Supreme Court panel flags reconstruction of lost essential documents of victims as the first healing step in Manipur

SC to pass orders on Friday to facilitate functioning of Justice Mittal panel to provide relief to victims of Manipur violence. Panel flagged victims lost necessary documents, SC asked 3 former HC judges to inquire into violence against women since May 4.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023